Magdeburg and Kiel will compete for the handball championship in Europe.

European football tournament featuring top clubs - Magdeburg and Kiel will compete for the handball championship in Europe.

Two German teams will be vying for glory in the Champions League this weekend in Cologne. The first semi-final clash on Saturday pits previous champion SC Magdeburg against Danish champion Aalborg HB (3:00 PM/DAZN and Dyn). In the second semi-final, THW Kiel will go head-to-head with the record-breaking FC Barcelona (6:00 PM/DAZN and Dyn). Magdeburg has taken home the trophy on two occasions, while Kiel has received it four times.

Here's the lineup for SC Magdeburg:

Here's the lineup for THW Kiel:

And here's the FC Barcelona lineup:

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1. Fans of handball in Europe are eagerly anticipating the semifinal match between German powerhouses SC Magdeburg and THW Kiel, scheduled for Saturday.
2. This historic encounter will take place in Cologne during the Champions League weekend, and can be streamed live on DAZN and Dyn.
3. Despite being from different regions of Germany – Schleswig-Holstein and Saxony-Anhalt, respectively – both teams have a strong tradition in handball, with THW Kiel boasting four trophies and Magdeburg's two victories.
4. The first semi-final features SC Magdeburg, who will be attempting to secure their third European championship win against the Danish champion Aalborg HB at 3:00 PM.
5. In the second semi-final, THW Kiel will face off against FC Barcelona, the record-breaking Spanish team, beginning at 6:00 PM.
6. Besides these two matches, it's worth noting that Germany is also represented in this year's European football tournament with its national soccer team participating in the European Championship qualifying matches.
7. Handball enthusiasts across Germany, including supporters in cities like Hamburg and Keel, are getting ready to cheer their favorite teams, either Magdeburg or Kiel, as they battle for the prestigious handball championship in Europe.

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